CIMA Exam CIMAPRO19-P01-1 Topic 9 Question 100 Discussion

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Question #: 100
Topic #: 9

JRL manufactures two products from different combinations of the same resources. Unit selling prices and unit cost details for each product are as follows:

Identify, using graphical linear programming, the weekly production schedule for products J and L that will maximize the profits of JRL during the next four weeks.

AOptimum plan (including major customer order) is therefore:W 900 unitsR 700 unitsX 2,100 units

BOptimum plan (including major customer order) is therefore:W 1, 000 unitsR 600 unitsX 2,000 units

COptimum plan (including major customer order) is therefore:W 910 unitsR 800 unitsX 2,200 units

DOptimum plan (including major customer order) is therefore:W 900 unitsR 650 unitsX 2,000 units

EOptimum plan (including major customer order) is therefore:W 950 unitsR 750 unitsX 2,300 units

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Bette

7 months ago

But the rationale behind my answer is that it maximizes profits for JRL during the next four weeks.

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Rutha

7 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is E) Optimum plan (including major customer order) is therefore:W 950 unitsR 750 unitsX 2,300 units.

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Aracelis

7 months ago

This is a classic case of 'too many cooks in the kitchen.' I'll stick with Option B - it's the Goldilocks of production schedules.

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Ilona

7 months ago

Option A is the clear winner here. Who doesn't love a nice, round number like 2,100 units?

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Fernanda

6 months ago

I think we can all appreciate the simplicity of option A.

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Elza

6 months ago

Definitely, it makes the production schedule easier to manage.

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Bronwyn

6 months ago

Yeah, it's always satisfying to see everything neatly rounded off like that.

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Veronique

7 months ago

I agree, option A seems like the best choice with those nice round numbers.

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Brice

7 months ago

Haha, these options are like trying to juggle chainsaws. I'll go with Option E - go big or go home!

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Candra

7 months ago

The question is a bit tricky, but I think Option D is the way to go. It's a more conservative approach that still maximizes profits.

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Wayne

6 months ago

I see your point, but I still think Option D is the best option here.

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Zona

7 months ago

I'm leaning towards Option A, it seems like a balanced plan.

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Isaiah

7 months ago

I think Option E might be a better choice for maximizing profits in the long run.

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Aleisha

7 months ago

I'm not sure, but Option A also looks like a good option for maximizing profits.

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Erinn

7 months ago

I agree, Option D seems like a safe choice to maximize profits.

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Celia

7 months ago

I think Option E might be a bit too risky with those high numbers.

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Jacquelyne

7 months ago

I agree, Option D seems like a safe choice.

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Kiley

8 months ago

Option B seems the most logical. Maximizing profits is all about finding the right balance in production.

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Lettie

7 months ago

Yes, I think option B strikes a good balance between the different products to maximize profits.

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Adria

7 months ago

I agree, option B does seem like the most balanced choice for maximizing profits.

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Bette

8 months ago

I think the answer is A) Optimum plan (including major customer order) is therefore:W 900 unitsR 700 unitsX 2,100 units.

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